Salmonella outbreak linked to salsa ingredients grows
The nation faces its largest foodborne outbreak in years as three common salsa ingredients are named as culprits. Authorities warn the spread could continue as investigations identify suspects and monitor contamination.
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Braves face tough patch as All-Star break nears
Atlanta on a losing spell with a 1B Aiken at the heart of a reshaped roster as expectations rise for the second half. Best of the Best awards honored local businesses at a banquet. A county courthouse shooting case sees an insanity plea from the accused gunman who killed four, including a judge, in 2005 downtown Atlanta.
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Lavonia Shirley Harris Augusta Ruth Bateman Mason Martinez Matilda Mosley Silver Springs Josie Pack Trenton Geneva Rogers New Ellenton Harry Summerall Augusta Norman Turner Edward Pete Wright Beech Island deaths and funerals list notable locals and places in Georgia and nearby areas with brief identifiers.
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Bond Denied for 21-Year-Old Convicted Sex Offender
A Warrenville man Daniel Lard was denied bond Thursday after two back to back months of sexual abuse allegations. Judge Sheridan Lynn rejected release while earlier judge had set a $25 000 bond on a separate charge of criminal sexual conduct with a minor. The man has a long criminal history including a 2000 conviction for sexually assaulting an 11 year old and prior violations after preregistering as a sex offender. Prosecutors raised concerns about his rap sheet and failure to reveal prior offenses.
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Aiken Battles Ongoing Drought Despite Rainfall
After two days of showers totaling just over two inches, Aiken County remains under a moderate to severe drought. Officials note a 54 inch rainfall deficit year to date and warn a few days of rain cannot reverse the drought trend.
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New public defender sworn in for Aiken area
D Grant Gibbons becomes chief public defender for Aiken Bamberg and Barnwell counties as of August 1. The Second Judicial Circuit marked the change with a ceremony led by Judge Dovet A Early III, amid debate over prior nonprofit indigent defense providers and the new act reshaping funding and accountability.
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Christmas in July at Hobby Lobby on Whiskey Road
Hobby Lobby on Whiskey Road embraces Christmas in midsummer with ornaments garlands and wreaths already stocked. Manager Jeff Walker notes trucks bring Christmas items from April and first ornament sale likely in August as crafters prepare gifts.
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